Portable smoking apparatus

ABSTRACT

A portable smoking apparatus is able to be disassembled and stored in a convenient manner facilitating transport or carrying of the apparatus. A tubular body has a collar for attaching the apparatus to a water bottle. A bowl is placed in an opening of the tubular body above the collar so a stem passes through the collar into a fluid in the bottle. The bowl is able to be stored in the tubular body when not in use and is secured by a cap.

BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to smoking systems, and morespecifically, to an apparatus for inhaling smoke from combustiblematerial that can be easily disassembled and transported.

2. Description of Related Art

Smoking systems are well known in the art and are effective means tocombust materials such as tobacco so that the gases released from thecombustion can be consumed. For example, FIG. 1 depicts a conventionalpipe device 101 having a bowl 103 with a stem 105 attached at the base107. The stem 105 having a tube 109 from the tip 111 to the bowl 103.During use, tobacco 113 is placed in the bowl 103 and ignited. The smokeis pulled through the tube 109 to the tip 111.

One of the problems commonly associated with system 101 is it limiteduse. For example, the pipe device 101 is difficult to transport becauseof its size and the material it is made from.

In addition any small parts of the tobacco 113 near the tube 109 can bepulled along with the smoke to the tip 111 where they are inhaled, whichis undesirable.

Accordingly, although great strides have been made in the area of pipedevices 101, many shortcomings remain.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The novel features believed characteristic of the embodiments of thepresent application are set forth in the appended claims. However, theembodiments themselves, as well as a preferred mode of use, and furtherobjectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by referenceto the following detailed description when read in conjunction with theaccompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional side view of a common pipe device;

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional side view of a portable smoking apparatus inaccordance with a preferred embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional side view of the apparatus of FIG. 2 in aunassembled and stored configuration; and

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the preferred method of use of the apparatus ofFIGS. 2 and 3.

While the system and method of use of the present application issusceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specificembodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawingsand are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however,that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended tolimit the invention to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on thecontrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, andalternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the presentapplication as defined by the appended claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Illustrative embodiments of the system and method of use of the presentapplication are provided below. It will of course be appreciated that inthe development of any actual embodiment, numerousimplementation-specific decisions will be made to achieve thedeveloper's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related andbusiness-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation toanother. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effortmight be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routineundertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit ofthis disclosure.

The system and method of use in accordance with the present applicationovercomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonlyassociated with conventional pipe devices. Specifically, the apparatusof the present invention can be safely and easily transported. Inaddition, the apparatus provides means of preventing particles frombeing consumed. These and other unique features of the system and methodof use are discussed below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

The system and method of use will be understood, both as to itsstructure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken inconjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments ofthe system are presented herein. It should be understood that variouscomponents, parts, and features of the different embodiments may becombined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which arewithin the scope of the present application, even though not allvariations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. Itshould also be understood that the mixing and matching of features,elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expresslycontemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art wouldappreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/orfunctions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodimentas appropriate, unless described otherwise.

The preferred embodiment herein described is not intended to beexhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. Itis chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention andits application and practical use to enable others skilled in the art tofollow its teachings.

Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters identifycorresponding or similar elements throughout the several views, FIG. 2depicts a cross-sectional side view of a portable smoking apparatus inaccordance with a preferred embodiment of the present application. Itwill be appreciated that system 201 overcomes one or more of theabove-listed problems commonly associated with conventional pipedevices.

In the contemplated embodiment, system 201 includes a body 203 generallyformed like a tube enclosing a space 205 open on two ends. The body 203having threads 207 on the outer surface 209 of one end and a collar 211extending away from the other end at an angle. The collar 211 having athreaded interior surface 213. The threaded interior surface 213configured to attach the body 203 to a water bottle 215. The body 203having a penetration 217 passing from the outer surface 209 near thecollar 211. The body 203 having an opening 219 opposite the collar 211.The body 203 also having a ridge 231 attached to the space 205.

The apparatus 201 also having a bowl 221 configured to rest in theopening 219 above the collar 211 so that a stem 223 extend down in thebottle 215. The body 203 being closed at the threaded 207 end by aremovable cap 225 that has a pick 227 attached to a conical protrusion229.

In use, the collar 211 is attached to a water bottle 215 and the bowl221 is placed in the opening 219. A combustible material is placed inthe bowl and the smoke is pulled down the stem 223 where is passesthrough the water 233 of the bottle and out the space 205 of the body203. The penetration 217 provides an increased flow. When not in use thebowl 221 is placed in the threaded 207 end of the body 203 and securedin place via the ridge 231 and cap 225 as depicted in FIG. 3.

It should be appreciated that one of the unique features believedcharacteristic of the present application is that bowl 221 is removablefrom the body 203 so that it can be compactly stored and transported.

Another unique feature believed characteristic of the presentapplication is that collar 211 allows the apparatus 201 to attach to awater bottle 215 so that the water 233 can act as a filter for thecombusted material.

Referring now to FIG. 4 the preferred method of use of the apparatus isdepicted. Method 401 including removing the cap and bowl from the body403, twisting the collar of the body on a bottle 405, placing the bowlin the opening of the body 407, burning a material in the bowl 409 andpulling the smoke through the stem and water to the threaded end of thebody 411.

The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as theembodiments may be modified and practiced in different but equivalentmanners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of theteachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particularembodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all suchvariations are considered within the scope and spirit of theapplication. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forthin the description. Although the present embodiments are shown above,they are not limited to just these embodiments, but are amenable tovarious changes and modifications without departing from the spiritthereof.

What is claimed:
 1. A portable smoking apparatus comprising: a bodyenclosing a space and having a collar attached thereto and extending wayfrom on end at an angle to the body; a second end having threadsattached to a surface of the body; an opening in the body above thecollar; a bowl having a stem attached thereto; and a cap having a pickattached thereto; wherein the bowl is placed in the opening of the bodyso that the stem extends through the collar; wherein the bowl fitsinside the body an is secured in place by the cap; and wherein thecollar attaches the body to a bottle.
 2. The apparatus of claim 1wherein a penetration near the collar passes through the body.
 3. Amethod of inhaling smoke given the apparatus of claim 1, comprising:removing the cap and bowl from the body; twisting the collar of the bodyon a bottle; placing the bowl in the opening of the body; burning amaterial in the bowl; and pulling the smoke through the stem and waterto the threaded end of the body.